SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income, Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Geoff Howie

SGX Market Strategist, Equity & Fixed Income

Asia’s leading multi-asset exchange

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Singapore Exchange is Asia’s leading and trusted market infrastructure, facilitating the exchange of capital and ideas to create value for people, businesses and economies. As a multi-asset exchange operating equity, fixed income and derivatives markets to the highest regulatory standards, SGX is a vertically integrated business that provides listing, trading, clearing, settlement, depository and data services.

With about 40% of listed companies and over 80% of listed bonds originating outside of Singapore as well as established linkages across the region and in Europe, SGX is Asia’s most international and connected exchange. Offering a full suite of derivatives products across Asian equity indices, commodities and currencies, SGX is the world’s most liquid international market for the benchmark equity indices of China, India, Japan and ASEAN.

As Asia’s pioneering central counterparty, SGX is globally recognised for its risk management and clearing capabilities, and was one of the first globally to adopt the Principles for Financial Market Infrastructure.

Headquartered in AAA-rated Singapore, SGX has over 800 employees including offices in Beijing, Chicago, Hong Kong, London, New York, Mumbai, San Francisco, Shanghai and Tokyo.

Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Union Gas Holdings’ Teo Hark Piang ups stake to 8.05% Seatrium, Wilmar International, Singapore Airlines (SIA), UOL Group and DBS Group led the net institutional inflow for the five sessions.</li><li>With over 40 years of operating track record, Union Gas Holdings’ three key businesses comprise liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), natural gas, and diesel.</li></ul>

Union Gas Holdings’ Teo Hark Piang ups stake to 8.05% Seatrium, Wilmar International, Singapore Airlines (SIA), UOL Group and DBS Group led the net institutional inflow for the five sessions.With over 40 years of operating track record, Union Gas Holdings’ three key businesses comprise liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), natural gas, and diesel.

Union Gas Holdings’ Teo Hark Piang ups stake to 8.05%

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

Event-Driven

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<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/austal-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:14420:1" rel="noopener">Austal Ltd (ASB AU)</a> is drawing takeover interest from Cerberus Capital, <a href="https://www.afr.com/street-talk/cerberus-capital-management-eyes-austal-takeover-has-citi-on-board-20230615-p5dgx2" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to AFR</a>. Cerebus joins Arlington Capital Partners and Bondi Partners as rumoured suitors, increasing the bid odds.</li>
<li>Takeover interest in Austal is driven by the desire to capitalise on the opportunities presented by the AUKUS defence pact between Australia, the US and the UK. </li>
<li>Andrew Forrest's 19.34% stake can make or break a deal. Peer multiples point to an offer of at least A$2.80, a 22% premium to the last close.  </li>
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Austal Ltd (ASB AU) is drawing takeover interest from Cerberus Capital, according to AFR. Cerebus joins Arlington Capital Partners and Bondi Partners as rumoured suitors, increasing the bid odds.
Takeover interest in Austal is driven by the desire to capitalise on the opportunities presented by the AUKUS defence pact between Australia, the US and the UK. 
Andrew Forrest's 19.34% stake can make or break a deal. Peer multiples point to an offer of at least A$2.80, a 22% premium to the last close.  


Austal (ASB AU): Attracting Takeover Interest

<ul><li>REIT Watch – S-Reits in STI and its reserve list gain 4% this year The Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.6 per cent in total returns for the year to date till Jun 8, slightly underperforming the iEdge S-Reit Index which gained 0.8 per cent.</li><li>Aside from Keppel DC Reit, STI constituents – Mapletree Industrial Trust and CapitaLand Ascendas Reit also have exposure to Singapore data centres.</li></ul>

REIT Watch – S-Reits in STI and its reserve list gain 4% this year The Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.6 per cent in total returns for the year to date till Jun 8, slightly underperforming the iEdge S-Reit Index which gained 0.8 per cent.Aside from Keppel DC Reit, STI constituents – Mapletree Industrial Trust and CapitaLand Ascendas Reit also have exposure to Singapore data centres.

REIT Watch – S-Reits in STI and its reserve list gain 4% this year

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

David Blennerhassett

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

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<li>It is relatively low-hanging fruit to "further propel the renmimbi's internationalisation" and for HKEX, it will "cement HK's position as the premier offshore renmimbi financing center."</li>
<li>The Conundrum: the more active investors decide they like <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/fast-retailing-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:751:1" rel="noopener">Fast Retailing (9983 JP)</a>, the more there is to sell. That creates interesting opportunities.</li>
<li>Short <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/yuexiu-property-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:18097:1" rel="noopener">Yuexiu Property (123 HK)</a> now, or soon. The dynamics of this is that there WILL be selling when the rights come out. </li>
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It is relatively low-hanging fruit to "further propel the renmimbi's internationalisation" and for HKEX, it will "cement HK's position as the premier offshore renmimbi financing center."
The Conundrum: the more active investors decide they like Fast Retailing (9983 JP), the more there is to sell. That creates interesting opportunities.
Short Yuexiu Property (123 HK) now, or soon. The dynamics of this is that there WILL be selling when the rights come out. 


Last Week in Event SPACE: China Mobile, Fast Retailing, Yuexiu Property, Vinda, Tokyo Gas

Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations, Quiddity Advisors

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

Pan-Asia Index Flows & Special Situations

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<li>In this insight, we take a look at the potential index changes for Singapore's ST index ("STI") between now and the September 2023 index review.</li>
<li>With roughly 4 more months left for the base date, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/sembcorp-marine-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:11:1" rel="noopener">Sembcorp Marine (SMM SP)</a> seems to be an ADD but it is close to the border.</li>
<li>Since the ranking system used for this index in based on prices as at a single point in time, the rankings could change significantly and our expectations could change too.</li>
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In this insight, we take a look at the potential index changes for Singapore's ST index ("STI") between now and the September 2023 index review.
With roughly 4 more months left for the base date, Sembcorp Marine (SMM SP) seems to be an ADD but it is close to the border.
Since the ranking system used for this index in based on prices as at a single point in time, the rankings could change significantly and our expectations could change too.


Quiddity Leaderboard Singapore’s STI Sep 23: KDCREIT Facing Risk of Deletion

Singapore

Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (Holdings) Limited builds a wide range of ships. The Company produces a wide range of commercial vessels, mini bulk carriers, multi-purpose cargo vessels, containerships, chemical tankers, offshore supply vessels, rescue and salvage vessels, and lifting vessels.

Frencken Group Limited designs, develops, and produces complex and advanced modules and systems, based on precision mechanics, hardware and software.

Hong Leong Asia Limited manufactures and fabricates precast concrete products, trades and distributes steel and cement products,  The Company also manufactures and distributes refrigerators and freezers, assembles air-conditioners and diesel engines as well as manufactures and sells metal drums and containers, plastic packaging related products, and container components.

China Yuchai International Limited is a holding company.  Through its subsidiary, Guangxi Yuchai Machinery Company Limited (Yuchai), manufactures, assembles, and sells diesel engines in China.

China Yuchai International Limited (CYD US)

COSCO SHIPPING International (Singapore) Co., Ltd. provides ship building and repairing and marine engineering services. The Company offers bulk, liquefied natural gas, and special purpose carriers, as well as oil tankers. COSCO SHIPPING International serves customers worldwide.

COSCO SHIPPING International (Singapore) (COS SP)

InnoTek Ltd., through its subsidiaries, manufactures metal components.  The Company offers metal stamping, commercial tool and die fabrications, sub-assembly work and frame manufacturing.  InnoTek primarily serves customers in Japan and Europe.

World Precision Machinery Limited manufactures and supplies stamping machines and related metal components. The Company's other products include bending, cutting and CNC punching machines.

Sembcorp Industries Ltd provides utilities and integrated services for industrial sites such as power, gas, steam, water, wastewater treatment and other on-site services. The Company's businesses also include marine & offshore engineering and urban development comprising industrial parks and business, commercial and residential spaces.

Fu Yu Corporation Limited manufactures and sells precision plastic injection molds and plastic components.  The Company also manufactures and sells plastic, aluminum parts, electronic products, and equipment for medical use.

Grand Banks Yachts Limited, through its subsidiaries, builds and sells diesel-powered cruisers, and purchases and sells new and used yachts and boats. The Company also provides yacht repair and maintenance services, promotional and technical services, and manufactures and sells fiberglass yachts.

Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer operating in four business segments: aerial work platforms; construction; cranes; and materials processing.  Terex manufactures a broad range of equipment for use in various industries including the construction, infrastructure, quarrying, mining, shipping, transportation, refining, energy and utility industries.

Avic Heavy Machinery Co., Ltd. develops, manufactures, and markets hydraulic pumps and motors, Rzeppa constant velocity joints, and other  related products.

EnPro Industries, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures, and markets proprietary engineered industrial products.  The Company's products include sealing products, metal polymer bearing products, air compressor systems and vacuum pumps, diesel and natural gas engines, and specialized tooling.  EnPro sells its products to customers located around the world.

Kurita Water Industries Ltd. manufactures, sells, and maintains water treatment equipment and systems.  The Company's products include water purification and waste water treatment equipment as well as soil remediation systems.  Kurita also manufactures and sells chemicals for water treatment related to sanitation, air-conditioning, and construction.

IHI Corporation manufactures heavy machinery. The Company produces aircraft jet engines, rocket propulsion systems, and ships for military and commercial use. Ishikawajima-Harima also constructs petroleum refineries and nuclear power plants.

Timken India Limited provides friction management solutions for a wide range of industry applications across the globe; from agriculture to construction, from heavy industrial applications to automobiles and from rail to related products. Timken provides a complete package solution for bearings and roll-shop maintenance.

Tian Di Science & Technology Co., Ltd. develops and manufactures mining automation control systems, mining machines, coal preparation equipment, and materials and equipment used for underground engineering. The Company also provides technical services and undertakes underground special construction projects.

Tian Di Science & Technology Co., (600582 CH)

HOSHIZAKI ELECTRIC CORPORATION manufactures and sells commercial use kitchen equipment such as freezers, refrigerators, food/beverage dispensers.  The Company has sales subsidiaries across Japan as well as overseas.

Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co., Ltd.manufactures and markets construction machinery.  The Company's products include concrete machinery, cranes, road machinery, drilling equipment, and other heavy construction equipment.  Zoomlion also produces environmental machinery and satellite navigation products.

Sainty Marine Corp Ltd is a ship builder, designer, ship trader and heavy cargo ocean transporter.  The Company is based in Nanjing, China. Sainty Marine is also involved in financing support and technical services.

Seatrium Ltd offers engineering solutions for the offshore, marine, and energy industries. The Company provides rigs and floaters, repairs and upgrades, offshore platforms, and specialized shipbuilding. Seatrium serves customers worldwide.

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Seatrium (STM SP)

Union Gas Holdings’ Teo Hark Piang ups stake to 8.05%

Union Gas Holdings’ Teo Hark Piang ups stake to 8.05% Seatrium, Wilmar International, Singapore Airlines (SIA), UOL Group and DBS Group led the...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Austal (ASB AU): Attracting Takeover Interest

AFR reports that JF Lehman & Company, a middle-market private equity firm focused on aerospace, defence and maritime sectors, is preparing to lodge...

Arun George

REIT Watch – S-Reits in STI and its reserve list gain 4% this year

REIT Watch – S-Reits in STI and its reserve list gain 4% this year The Straits Times Index (STI) gained 0.6 per cent in total returns for the year...

Singapore Exchange Ltd (SGX)

Last Week in Event SPACE: China Mobile, Fast Retailing, Yuexiu Property, Vinda, Tokyo Gas

The weekend is here! Pour yourself a coffee, grab a comfortable seat, and sift through a brief summary of insights on various events discussed...

David Blennerhassett

Quiddity Leaderboard Singapore’s STI Sep 23: KDCREIT Facing Risk of Deletion

As things stand, there could be one day of volume to buy in Sembcorp Marine and two days of volume to sell in KDCREIT but if share prices fluctuate...

Janaghan Jeyakumar, CFA

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